Zamfara State has taken a significant step toward becoming a major player in Nigeria’s mining industry with the inauguration of a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant in Boko Village, Zurmi Local Government Area. The facility, officially commissioned by Governor Dauda Lawal, is expected to accelerate industrial development, create employment opportunities, and position the…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately suspend the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, following allegations linking him to the controversy surrounding the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The opposition party made the demand in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity…
The Federal Government has announced plans to pursue compensation for businesses, vehicles and other properties abandoned by Nigerians who are voluntarily returning from South Africa amid rising concerns over anti-immigrant protests. Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Ajayi, disclosed the development during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, revealing that the…
The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme, a move aimed at supporting economic reforms, stimulating private sector growth and creating more employment opportunities across the country. The approval was announced on Wednesday alongside the launch of the World Bank’s new…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary drainage channels across the state as part of efforts to address the persistent flooding that has affected several communities in recent weeks. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who said…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the approval of 150 new compactor trucks as part of the state government’s efforts to improve waste collection and address the growing waste evacuation challenges across Lagos. The governor made the announcement on Saturday during the June 2026 Environmental Sanitation Exercise held in Surulere, where he reaffirmed his…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), a new agency designed to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation in the healthcare sector and strengthen the country’s use of technology and data for improved health outcomes. The President also appointed former Director-General of the National Institute for…
Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic ties with France, marking a significant escalation in the deteriorating relationship between the West African nation and its former colonial power. The announcement was made on Friday through state television, with the government confirming that the decision took effect on June 26 following a comprehensive review of bilateral relations…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to support the development of a continent-wide payment card that would enable direct transactions between African currencies, while also calling on Mastercard to help expand access to consumer credit in Nigeria. The proposal was disclosed by Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele,…
The Nigerian Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, marking a significant milestone in the long-running debate over decentralizing Nigeria’s policing system to tackle growing security challenges. The bill was approved on Wednesday after an extensive clause-by-clause review and a manual voting process in which more…
